macromolecule
/ˌmækroʊˈmɑːləˌkjuːl/
noun
- A very large molecule, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer, composed of many smaller subunits.
- The plastic bottle is made of synthetic macromolecules called polymers.
- Proteins and DNA are examples of macromolecules that are essential for life.
- In biology class, we learned how macromolecules like carbohydrates provide energy for the body.
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